Make your sentences better! Conjunctive Adverbs Make your sentences better!

Conjunctive adverbs are used to join two independent clauses (mamas) Conjunctive adverbs are used to join two independent clauses (mamas). To punctuate, use a semicolon and a comma. Ex. – Jordan was hungry; however, he had to wait until after baseball practice to eat. IC Conj. Adv IC Conjunctive Adverbs

Common Conjunctive Adverbs accordingly anyway besides certainly Consequently finally further however likewise meanwhile moreover namely nonetheless nevertheless similarly therefore Common Conjunctive Adverbs

I was tired at the end of the day; (nonetheless/therefore), I took a nap. I waited in line forever; (otherwise/finally), it was my turn to pay. I was at home with a fever; (meanwhile/similarly), my brother got to go to a birthday party. Practice

What should you do if you don’t know what a conjunctive adverb means? LOOK IT UP IN THE DICTIONARY! Make sure you are using conjunctive adverbs that work well in your sentences!

Activity Requirements Divide your paper into six sections. Number each box (1-6). Circle each number. Write “Conjunctive Adverbs” in a cloud in the center of your paper. Write sentences that have a conjunctive adverb, correct punctuation and go with your theme! You must use a different conjunctive adverb in each sentence. Punctuate each sentence correctly. Illustrate and color each box. Activity Requirements